ShiKai
California home-grown



A well known name in natural skin and hair care products for over 30 years, ShiKai are a family owned and run company based in California.

ShiKai, the key ingredient at the base of all their products was developed while investigating the qualities of plants used in skin and hair care. Through extensive research, they found the exceptional qualities of shikakai as a natural shampoo, so the line ShiKai was born.
• All Shikai products contain no animal ingredients
• Not tested on animals
• Shikai products are manufactured in California.
• "Shikakai" means "fruit for the hair"

Shikakai Powder
Shikakai powder is made from the ground pods of the Acacia Concinna, a small shrub-like tree that grows mainly in the warm, dry plains of central India. It is considered to be a superior cleanser for maintaining lustrous, long hair.

from the ShiKai website :
for healthy skin and hair
SHIKAI began 35 years ago with a vision. With research, incredible determination and a touch of magic, it has grown into the company it is today.

Dr. Dennis T. Sepp, an organic chemist with an interest in natural products and Dr. Vasant Telang, a pharmaceutical chemist with knowledge of auyervedic medicines, were interested in exploring the exceptional properties of several natural plants which are utilized in the care of skin and hair. They quickly honed in on the lathering and low pH cleansing properties of shikakai and its effectiveness as a truly natural shampoo. They developed an extract based on this plant and called it "SHIKAI". This soap and detergent-free extract became the basis for the first line of shampoos and the name of a new company.

Today, SHIKAI is one of the most respected companies in the natural products industry with over 50 products - all produced at the company's facilities in California.

Dr. Sepp, along with his wife and son, remain active owners. Dr. Sepp continues to create all formulas and oversee production to ensure the highest quality and control. Their son, Jason, is active in management and business development.

visit the website